
easy
3 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; short on-foot segments, minimal elevation change
In three hours a private car and an expert guide move you from Boston’s energy to the small greens and bridges where the Revolutionary War began. Walk the Paul Revere route, stand where the first shots were fired, and come away with a clearer sense of how ordinary towns changed history.
The morning begins in Boston with the low buzz of traffic and the smell of hot coffee. A black car eases out of the city and takes the I-95 corridor west: oak-lined suburbs slide by, Harvard’s brick facades recede in the rearview, and the air seems to change—thinner, cooler, more patient. In under an hour the driver pulls into a small common where a guide steps out with a map and a voice that’s equal parts storytelling and field report.

Village streets and greens are mostly paved but include gravel and short grass; good shoes keep you focused on the story, not sore feet.
The tour includes active walking and outdoor stops—hydration keeps you sharp, especially in summer.
Expect roughly 45 minutes each way; schedule pickups and onward plans with buffer time for Boston traffic.
Many stops are active town greens and private properties—follow your guide’s instructions and leave no trace.
Lexington and Concord were networked villages whose geography and local militia organization turned a regular patrol into the outbreak of war on April 19, 1775.
These sites are maintained by local historical societies and the National Park Service; stick to marked paths and respect signage to protect fragile historic landscapes.
Supportive shoes handle pavement, short gravel, and village greens.
Spring mornings can be cool and wind-swept; layers shed easily when warming up.
spring specific
Hydration during outdoor stops matters, especially on warm days.
summer specific
Capture details and take notes—many sites are best experienced slowly and photographed for later study.